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Madiot says Pogačar may shorten break ahead of next season’s battles with Seixas
Paul Seixas, a French cyclist, won Il Lombardia, an Italian Monument race.
The win capped a strong season in which he also won La Flèche Wallonne and the Itzulia Basque Country.
He finished fourth on his Tour de France debut.
Marc Madiot, president of Groupama-FDJ United, said Tadej Pogačar may have to shorten his vacation to prepare for next season.
Madiot’s comment points to Seixas as a potential rival for Pogačar in the coming season.
The two riders’ battles are expected next season, though no further details about their plans are given.
Groupama-FDJ United president Marc Madiot said Tadej Pogačar may need to shorten his vacation to prepare for next season.
Madiot made the comment after watching Paul Seixas win Il Lombardia.
Seixas also won La Flèche Wallonne and Itzulia Basque Country this season.
He finished fourth on his Tour de France debut.
- Who
- Marc Madiot said Tadej Pogačar may need to shorten his vacation; Paul Seixas is expected to be a rival next season.
- What
- Madiot said Pogačar will probably need a shorter vacation to prepare for next season.
- When
- After Seixas triumphed at Il Lombardia; the date of Madiot’s comment is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To prepare for battles with Seixas next season.
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- Speaker
- Marc Madiot
- Rider named as a potential rival
- Paul Seixas
- Seixas’s wins this season
- La Flèche Wallonne, Itzulia Basque Country and Il Lombardia
- Tour de France debut
- Fourth place for Seixas
What people are saying
will probably have to shorten his vacation
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